Time and time again, students and educators have shared that the most impactful part of Project Invent is talking to real users. But how do you find great community members to partner with for student invention? Here are some tips for finding community partners to ground your student’s work in real-world connections.

This summer, Project Invent welcomed two alumni, Justin and Maddie, as interns! With their unique student perspectives, they helped design the curriculum, create community partnerships, and prepare for the Summer Institute. Maddie, our curriculum and strategy intern shares her experience.